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Children in Metro DC Area

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The Washington DC Metropolitan Area Wednesday's Child program is part of a unique public-private partnership between the Freddie Mac Foundation, NBC4 and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

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Visit the Wednesday's Child page on the NBC4 website and click on the child's picture to watch the feature.

Interested in Adopting a Wednesday's Child?
1) Click on Interest Form at the top of any page.
2) Fill out the online form.
3) Submit the form.
4) Visit our Resources page for answers to many questions pertaining to adopting a child through the Wednesday's Child program.

Air Days and Times
Wednesday's Child airs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area on WNBC4 with news anchor Barbara Harrison:

Wednesdays on News4 @ 5 pm
Thursdays on News4 @ 11 am
Sundays on News4 @ 9 am

To learn more about adopting Washington, DC Metropolitan area children, visit these sites:
Maryland Adoption Resource Exchange
Virginia Department of Social Services
Washington, DC Child and Family Services

Stanton

Stanton is the kind of young man everyone wants to help. He stands out from the crowd, in a way, because his shyness is so endearing.

  • May 1998
  • 14
  • African American

Tanika

Why is this lovely, confident, pleasant young lady, Tanika, still in foster care? She is waiting for a family to guide her path into the future-- a future that is sure to be brilliant!

  • Jun 1995
  • 16
  • African American

Ry'Onte

Kristian and Ry'Onte are siblings who are as alike as they are different. Kristian is athletic, while Ry'Onte is artistic.

  • Mar 1999
  • 13
  • African American
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Victor

Pleasant and adorable, Victor is a youngster with a wide smile, beautiful eyes and a sweet disposition. He has many good days, and his expressions communicate so.

  • Mar 2000
  • 12
  • African American

Jayden

Jayden is a charming young man with excellent manners. He is very easy-going, laid-back and easy to talk with.

  • Aug 1999
  • 12
  • Caucasian

Tony P.

Tony is a very likable guy with a gift for technology. Since he identifies as a "techie," most conversations with Tony lead to the inner workings of gizmos and gadgets!

  • Jan 1996
  • 16
  • Hispanic

Kristian

Kristian and Ry'Onte are siblings who are as alike as they are different. Kristian is athletic, while Ry'Onte is artistic.

  • May 2002
  • 9
  • African American
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Brandon

Brandon is a naturally gifted musician.

  • Oct 1997
  • 14
  • African American

Raychelle

Raychelle is a loving and affectionate young lady. She communicates through sign language, gestures and other non-verbal communication.

  • Apr 1997
  • 14
  • African American

Da'Jour

It is customary for big brothers to look out for their little brothers, while little brothers look up to their older siblings. Well, Steffon and Da'jour are no exception.

  • May 2003
  • 8
  • African American
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